Faith • Liturgical Reflections The Hymns of Advent, and Other Reflections TWI Admin | 2 min read Alongside the eggnog, the tree, the decorations and gifts, and the ringing of the Salvation Army collection, most of us associate Christmas with the music. Indeed, Christmas carols are some... Continue Reading
Faith • Liturgical Reflections Marley Was Dead, and Other Reflections TWI Admin | 2 min read Over the years, our founder and Senior Fellow Dr. Steve Garber has written many short meditations inspired by the Advent season, reflections that bring us deeper into the biblical story... Continue Reading
Faith • Liturgical Reflections A Prayer of Praise & Thanksgiving TWI Admin | < 1 min read However and wherever you may be celebrating Thanksgiving this year, take some time to reflect on God’s goodness and provision using this prayer from The Valley of Vision: O MY... Continue Reading
Faith • Liturgical Reflections Seeing Calvary in “Calvary” Dr. Steven Garber | 5 min read “Do not despair; one of the thieves was saved. Do not presume; one of the thieves was damned.” — St. Augustine These words from St. Augustine are meant for our... Continue Reading
Faith • Liturgical Reflections The Beautiful and the Useful: Hugo, Les Miserables, and Lent Dr. Steven Garber | 4 min read “You are mistaken; the beautiful is as useful as the useful… more so, perhaps.” These words have been running through my heart the last week. Making sense of life for... Continue Reading
Faith • Liturgical Reflections Sing Like Never Before: Appreciating the Theology & Stories Behind the Hymns We Love, Part II Steve Martin | 9 min read This article was edited and co-authored by Joe Palekas. In the rush and hurry of the Christmas season in a consumer-based culture, we are quick to pay lip-service to the... Continue Reading